There is a fierce wind blowing in from the sea, as I step off the boat towards my new life in America. The baby is a warm weight in my arms and I pause to adjust her, trying not to think about what we left behind. I can’t look back now, I need to keep this child safe…Ireland 1939. When hardworking chambermaid Rose meets an American businessman in the hotel where she works in Cork, he makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Rose doesn’t want to leave home, but her widowed mammy and three younger sisters need the money she’d earn in her new job as a nanny to David Townsend’s two young children.Just as Rose is settling into her new life caring for Raphael and new-born baby Sarah, the world is plunged into war and David is called back to New York, leaving Rose to follow by boat with his wife and children. But disaster strikes when the ship they are on is hit by a torpedo. Separated from her group in the awful chaos, Rose has an impossible decision to make. Does she stay and search for the family she owes so much to? Or does she leave on the lifeboat to save the tiny baby left in her care?Landing on American shores, all Rose’s hopes of leaving the howling air-raid sirens and deafening bombs behind her are shattered as tragic news arrives from Pearl Harbor. Looking down at the innocent child in her arms, Rose knows that she must find the strength to survive and reunite this little girl with her family. But as fear and panic grips the country, what heartbreaking sacrifices will she have to make to protect her precious charge?An emotional, heart-wrenching story of love and family set across Ireland and America during the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe. Readers love Sandy Taylor:‘Wow… I absolutely loved this book. Warning: keep the tissues handy!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gut-wrenching… Brought me to tears numerous times.’ Stacy is Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Writing this through tears, the funniest, most tearful book I’ve ever read. Fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh WOW… I loved it from the very first page. I couldn’t get enough… I was reading this until 1am.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!!!!… had me in tears throughout… left me feeling hopeful and wanting more!’ A Book With Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh my goodness what an absolutely fantastic story this was. I absolutely loved it… I had tears rolling down my face … I would give this book more than five stars if I could.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow… right from the start I was hooked… my heart was being wrenched out… I couldn’t put this book down.’ Katie’s Book Cave, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!! What a heartbreaking story… I absolutely loved that book sooooo much… amazing!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh my heart… This touched my heart! I felt all the emotions … Lost myself in this book… Brilliant. Five stars.’ Between the Pages Book Club, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow. I absolutely LOVED it… I had to make sure I had a supply of tissues handy… one hell of an emotional rollercoaster… totally, utterly and absolutely loved reading.’ Ginger Book Geek, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh my word what a fabulous book… I just loved every page of it. This book drew me right in and I was glued to it right up to the final page… A massive 5 stars from me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ Author(s): Sandy Taylor
✔ Title: The Irish Nanny: An absolutely heart-wrenching Irish WW2 story
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (7199 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1800198140
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Irish Nanny by Sandy Taylor
Naomi Bates
Get lost in a fantastical realm where magic and adventure await at every turn. The author's imaginative world-building and captivating narrative draw you in from the start. Engaging characters and thrilling quests make for an exciting read. The plot twists and turns keep you hooked until the very end. It's a book that sparks the imagination and takes you on a wild ride. Perfect for fans of fantasy.
Aubrie Todd
Unravel the secrets of a small town with a dark past in this gripping thriller. The author's atmospheric writing and suspenseful plot make for a page-turner. Each character's hidden motives and secrets add to the tension. The twists and surprises keep you guessing until the very end. It's a chilling and captivating read that you won't want to put down. Perfect for fans of mystery and suspense.
Scarlett Wallace
Delve into the dark and twisted world of a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing. The author's masterful storytelling and complex characters create a gripping narrative. Each plot twist is meticulously crafted, adding to the suspense. The tension builds with each chapter, making it impossible to put down. It's a chilling and captivating read that explores the depths of the human psyche. Perfect for fans of psychological suspense.
